With sectarian rhetoric that continues to divide the region, proxy wars between Iran and Saudi Arabia intensifying, and the uncertain effects of the nuclear deal on U.S.-Iranian relations one year after its implementation, it is clear that American foreign policy in the Middle East has to adjust to the new realities on the ground in Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Those hot topics will be discussed next Tuesday night at Aquinas College.

The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan is presenting another program delving deep into Iran, Saudi Arabia, the nuclear deal and U.S. relations, Tuesday, October 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Aquinas College Donnelly Center, Upper Level.

"Richard Nephew"/Courtesy WACWM
"Richard Nephew"/Courtesy WACWM
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Leading the discussion will be Richard Nephew former director for Iran at the National Security Council (NSC), where he was responsible for the development and execution of the U.S. sanctions strategy toward Iran, as well as for the nuclear negotiations.

He is a nonresident fellow at the Brookings Institution, affiliated with the Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Initiative housed within the Center for 21st Century Security and Intelligence. He is also a research scholar and program director at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University.

"Sebastian Maisel"/Courtesy WACWM
"Sebastian Maisel"/Courtesy WACWM
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Also, Sebastian Maisel is Associate Professor of Arabic and Middle East Studies at Grand Valley State University. He received his Ph.D. in Arabic and Islamic Studies and Anthropology from Leipzig University, Germany. As an area specialist of the Middle East, he teaches courses on the Arabic language, culture and religion.

"Chad Lingwood"/Courtesy WACWM
"Chad Lingwood"/Courtesy WACWM
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And, Chad Lingwood is Associate Professor of History at Grand Valley State University, specializing in the Middle East, Islamic Civilization, Iran, and Persian literature. He teaches courses on Islamic civilization, Islamic imperial history, and modern Iran. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto.

The official topic, "Eye on Iran: Assessing the Nuclear Deal; Saudi Arabian Conflict; and U.S. Relations."

Cost is $10 members, $15 non-members
Non-members may sign up for a free, e-mail membership at the event
and receive member pricing

It's open to all and no reservations needed. Free parking.

 

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